Cong Fei and his wife passed away one after another in 6 years, leaving a 5-year-old daughter, who was admitted to the High School Affiliated to SUSTech 17 years later
On April 20, 2006, the sky of Shenzhen seemed to feel the impending human tragedy, with dark clouds hanging low and an oppressive atmosphere. On this day, in a ward of Shenzhen People's Hospital, a 37-year-old singer Cong Fei closed his eyes forever with endless regret and reluctance.
From the Grange to the stage, Cong Fei flies against the wind
In 1969, in a farming family in Tianzhuangtai Town, Dawa County, Panjin City, Liaoning Province, a boy came into the world with a loud cry. Although the family is poor, the home is always full of happiness and warmth. The boy's father, Zhang Wanjun, was a warm-hearted man who would always lend a helping hand when others were in trouble.
He hoped that his son could become a person of noble character, so he named him Zhang Chong.
However, the gears of fate turned, and this boy named Zhang Chong will shine on the public welfare stage of the society in the future under the name of "Cong Fei", and is affectionately known as "Good Man Cong Fei".
The family that Cong Fei grew up in is like a small boat rocking in the wind and waves, although it is poor, the love and laughter of the family are their most solid anchor. The kind heart of his father Zhang Wanjun is like a bright lamp, illuminating the path of Cong Fei's growth. He taught Cong Fei the character of helpfulness and selfless dedication, which is like a seed that is deeply rooted in Cong Fei's heart.
Cong Fei's musical enlightenment also came from his father. Zhang Wanjun likes to listen to the two of them, the passionate melody and vivid lyrics are like a clear spring, flowing in Cong Fei's heart. Later, the neighbor's tape recorder brought more "pop music", and those touching melodies attracted Cong Fei like a magnet.
He used to go to his neighbor's house to listen to songs, which seemed to have a magical power, and after listening to them a few times, he could easily get them. The neighbors were impressed by his talent and predicted that he would become a great singer in the future.
However, the cruelty of reality makes Cong Fei realize that learning to sing requires financial support, and his family cannot afford this expense.
Watching his parents work hard for a living, Cong Fei's heart was full of helplessness and pain. He knew that he could not continue to put his parents under more burden for him.
So, Cong Fei decided to drop out of school to work and use his own hands to earn capital for life. He began a life of wandering, doing odd jobs, changing jobs frequently, and traveling from place to place. It wasn't until later that he got a job as a cashier at a bank that he had a stable foothold.
After his job stabilized, Cong Fei did not give up his music dream. He was busy at the bank during the day, and at night he picked up a book and read hard until late at night. His efforts were not in vain, and he was finally admitted to the Shenyang Conservatory of Music with excellent results.
During his time at university, Cong Fei won scholarships for his talent and diligence and earned living expenses through work-study.
In a difficult situation, Cong Fei gave himself a stage name - Cong Fei. He felt like a bird in the grass, eager to fly to the wider world. This stage name has become a symbol of his flying against the wind, and it has also witnessed his arduous journey from the Grange to the stage.
The transformation from a street singer to a singer is a symphony of kindness and talent
Cong Fei's life is like a road that keeps moving forward, full of ups and downs but also full of hope. One day, the goddess of fate seemed to throw an olive branch at him when a poster of a singing contest broke into his sight. However, there is always a gap between dreams and reality, and the registration fee of 80 yuan is like an insurmountable mountain for Cong Fei.
But who is Cong Fei? He is an optimist who never lets life crush. He decided to use his strengths to conquer the world with his singing. So, in the streets and alleys, people can hear Cong Fei's passionate singing, which is like a clear spring, flowing in everyone's heart.
One day, a girl was deeply moved by Cong Fei's singing, and she left 600 yuan. For Cong Fei, this money is not only a "huge amount of money", but also a priceless encouragement and recognition. His heart is filled with gratitude and motivation, like a sports car with a full tank of gas, ready to sprint at any moment.
With this motivation and that "huge amount of money", Cong Fei stepped onto the stage of the singing competition. Although he did not get a high ranking, his typhoon was natural and humorous, which made everyone remember this young man named Cong Fei.
Fortunately, his performance actually attracted the attention of tenor singer Guo Song, who actually recognized him as a closed disciple!
With the increase in popularity, Cong Fei's appearance fee has also risen, and sometimes he can even get 30,000 yuan for a performance. But he never forgot the girl who gave him 600 yuan, and he wanted to find her and repay that kindness. However, in a vast city like Shenzhen, finding someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
He can only hide that gratitude deep in his heart and turn it into emotion in his singing to touch more people.
In 1994, Cong Fei was invited to participate in a charity performance in Chengdu. On stage, he looked at the children who were out of school due to poverty, and his heart swelled with a strong resonance.
He seemed to see his past self, the self who struggled for his dreams and ran for life. He knew he was lucky because someone had reached out in his most difficult time. And what about these children? Are they as fortunate as they are to be helped by others?
Cong Fei decided to use his singing voice and influence to help these children out of their predicament, so that they can enjoy the right to education like other children. As a result, his singing voice not only sounded on the stage, but also echoed in the hearts of countless poor children. His kindness has also touched more and more people to join the public welfare undertakings and work together for the future of these children.
Burning Heart: Cong Fei's indissoluble bond with public welfare
However, life is not all smooth sailing. Cong Fei's road to public welfare is full of hardships and challenges. His wife couldn't understand his dedication and dedication, and finally chose to leave him. He was raising his young daughter on his own, while also facing huge debts. But even in the most difficult moments, he never gave up his love for public welfare.
At this moment, Xing Dan walked into his life. She was like a ray of warm sunshine, illuminating the haze in Cong Fei's heart. She understands him, supports him, and accompanies him. She is young and beautiful, and she is the focus of attention wherever she goes, but she chooses to stand by Cong Fei's side and fight side by side with him.
The combination of Cong Fei and Xing Dan seems to be the meeting of two souls. They understand each other, support each other, and achieve each other. Their love bloomed on the road of public welfare and became a beautiful landscape. Their family has become a source of motivation for them to keep going, and their daughter has become the greatest joy and hope in their lives.
2005 was a year full of expectations for Xing Dan and Cong Fei. The new life in Xing Dan's womb is like a bud blooming in spring, bringing endless joy and longing to this family. However, fate was like playing tricks on people, and in Cong Fei's physical examination report, he ruthlessly wrote the four big words "advanced stomach cancer".
He knew that his time was running out, and that no amount of treatment would be in vain. So, he made an astonishing decision - to set up a scholarship with 30,000 yuan of the treatment money donated by the society to support poor students. On February 9, 2006, Cong Fei won the honor of "Top Ten News Figures Who Moved China in 2005".
After only two months after returning home, Cong Fei left this world forever at the age of 37. His death is like the fall of a superstar, which makes people feel extremely sorry and sad. In Cong Fei's life, he has always burned himself for others.
The sad song is not over, but the love lasts forever
Just six years after Cong Fei's death, the sky seemed to collapse again. April 13, 2011, an ordinary day, but it will be remembered forever because of a sudden tragedy. Xing Dan, the kind and resilient lady, was killed by a ruthless stone during a drive.
And the three roadside teenagers, who are frivolous and ignorant, use this deadly game as a boring pastime. How did they know that this stone not only took a life, but also destroyed a family and pierced the hearts of countless people.
April 18, the farewell day of Xing Dan's body. The sky was low, as if there was also silence.
In front of the Shenzhen funeral home, the crowd surged, and thousands of people spontaneously came to see them off. Among them, there are children who Xing Dan and Cong Fei helped before their deaths, citizens who were touched by their good deeds, as well as leaders at all levels and people from all walks of life. Wreaths and messages of condolence convey people's endless sorrow for this great woman.
However, life has to go on. Xing Dan's departure left behind two lonely daughters. The eldest daughter was taken back to her hometown by her grandparents, and the younger daughter was fortunately adopted by Xing Dan's friend Feng Changhong. Feng Changhong, a strong woman, warmed Xiao Congfei's wounded heart with maternal love. She knows that Xiao Congfei needs not only material care, but also spiritual comfort.
The Shenzhen Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau also extended a helping hand in a timely manner and launched the "Cong Fei Orphans Care Program" to raise funds through fundraising, which was specially used for the maintenance of Cong Fei's orphans. This love moistens the hearts of the children like spring rain, making them feel the warmth and care of the society.
Feng Changhong even regarded Xiao Cong Fei as his own, although the two were not related by blood, they were better than mother and daughter. She uses her actions to interpret what is true maternal love and what is selfless giving. Under Feng Changhong's care, Xiao Congfei gradually stepped out of the shadows and began to face life bravely.
When the sunshine of 2021 shone on the campus of the High School Affiliated to Southern University of Science and Technology, the name Xing Xiaocongfei was like a bright star, rising in the sky of this school with dazzling results.
Nowadays, whenever people mention the name of Cong Fei Xing Dan and his wife, they can't help but feel admiration and touch.
Their two daughters have become a ray of hope in people's hearts. Perhaps, this is the best "return" for Cong Fei and Xing Dan: their spirit has been inherited and their love has been continued.